Evaluating Alternative Registration Planes in Imageless, Computer-Assisted Navigation Systems for Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty by John E. Farey, Yuan Chai, Joshua Xu, Vincent Maes, Ameneh Sadeghpour, Neri A. Baker, Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, William L. Walter

“…Postoperative acetabular cup position, inclination, and anteversion were assessed using CT scans. (3) Results: For inclination, the mean absolute error (MAE) was lower using the TT method (2.4° ± 1.7°) compared to the ASIS (2.8° ± 1.7°, <i>p</i> = 0.17) and APP method (3.7° ± 2.1°, <i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Feasibility and safety evaluation of remote robotic surgery under high latency conditions based on satellite communication by Gong Zhang, Lichao Pan, Xuan Zhang, Zhaohai Wang, Zhiqiang Ma, Chao He, Zihan Li, Rong Liu

“…Conclusion: This study is the first to confirm the safety of geostationary orbit satellite support for human surgery and verifies the feasibility of surgical operation control technology under high-latency conditions.…”
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Quality of life of high risk pregnant mothers residing in a rural community in Karnataka - A cross sectional study by Meera Sasidharan, Raghavendra Huchchannavar, Nanjesh Kumar S, Saniya Rafeek, Pawan Kumar B, Preetham Shenoy M

“…Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at the obstetric OPD in Karkala taluk hospital. At an absolute error of 8 % and 95 % confidence interval the minimum sample size was calculated to be 80. …”
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Making the most out of timeseries symptom data: A machine learning study on symptom predictions of internet-based CBT by Nils Hentati Isacsson, Kirsten Zantvoort, Erik Forsell, Magnus Boman, Viktor Kaldo

“…Results: The models had a 14 %–12 % root mean squared error (RMSE) in predicting the post-treatment outcome, corresponding to a balanced accuracy of 67–74 %. …”
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Benchmarking and performance evaluation of a novel deformable image registration software for radiotherapy CT images by Shorug S. Alshammari, Sridhar Yaddanapudi, Blaž Kušnik, Rok Ivančič, Kristjan Anderle, Jonathan G. Li, Keith M. Furutani, Chris J. Beltran, Bo Lu

“…VelocityAI and MIM served as benchmarks to assess DirOne’s performance. Target registration error (TRE), dice similarity coefficient (DSC), and mean distance to agreement (MDA) were the evaluation metrics. …”
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OPTIMIZATION OF THE METHOD FOR OBTAINING NANOCAPSULES, DEVELOPMENT OF THE METHODS OF DETERMINING THE DEGREE OF CINNARIZINE INCLUSION IN A PROLONGED DOSAGE FORM BASED ON POLY-D, L-L... by M. V. Sorokoumova, N. V. Blagorazumnaya, V. A. Kompantsev, L. I. Shcherbakova, N. S. Zyablitseva, Yu. G. Medvetskaya, T. M. Vasina, K. A. Miroshnichenko

“…Due to the impossibility of determining the degree of cinnarizine inclusion on the basis of standard methods of preparation, the technology of producing nanocapsules has been adjusted.Conclusion. The technology has been optimized and new techniques have been developed. …”
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Adapted Swin Transformer-based real-time plasma shape detection and control in HL-3 by Qianyun Dong, Zhengwei Chen, Rongpeng Li, Zongyu Yang, Feng Gao, Yihang Chen, Fan Xia, Wulyu Zhong, Zhifeng Zhao

“…Specifically, the well-trained PST model capably infers R and Z within the mean average error below 1.1 cm and 1.8 cm, respectively, while requiring less than 2 ms for end-to-end feedback, an 80% improvement over the smallest Swin Transformer model, laying the foundation for real-time control. …”
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Simulation and Experimental Verification of Urban Rail Transit Train Friction Pair Temperature Field Considering Contact Heat Transfer by SUN Ningyuan, ZHU Wenliang, YANG Zijie, XUE Wensheng, WU Na, YU Chaogang

“…Under the three consecutive emergency braking events, the brake shoe simulated temperatures are 217.40 ℃, 245.78 ℃, and 270.70 ℃, respectively; compared with experimentally measured temperatures, the maximum error between them is 3%.…”
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Utility and usability of a dengue NS1 rapid diagnostic as a self-test by Nurfatihah Zulkifli, Naim Che-Kamaruddin, Atiqah Hazan, Tan Kim-Kee, Sivalingam Rajagopal, Sazaly AbuBakar

“…The participants performed the self-test under the observation of trained observers who recorded if any procedural error was committed. The results of each test were interpreted by the participants using a given interpretation table. …”
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Postoperative Apnea‐Hypopnea Index Prediction of Velopharyngeal Surgery Based on Machine Learning by Jingyuan You, Juan Li, Yingqian Zhou, Xin Cao, Chunmei Zhao, Yuhuan Zhang, Jingying Ye

“…Conclusion The machine learning‐based model exhibited excellent performance for predicting postoperative AHI, which is helpful in guiding patient selections and improving surgery outcomes.…”
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and analysis of the measurement properties of the Fremantle Knee Awareness Questionnaire (FreKAQ) into Brazilian Portuguese for individuals... by Leonardo Antônio Santos de Oliveira, Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho, Gabriela Nascimento de Santana, Aron Charles Barbosa da Silva, José Edson França da Silva Júnior, Patrícia Gabrielle dos Santos, Cid André Fidelis de Paula Gomes

“…Reproducibility was assessed using the test-retest model using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimum detectable change (MDC). …”
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The Applicability Evaluation of Multisource Precipitation Data for Runoff Simulation in a Typical Basin on the Tianshan Mountains by WANG Wenyu, LIU Gang, WANG Xiaoyan, PANG Liling, FENG Tongfei, GU Huanghe

“…[Conclusion] AIMERG and CMFD show great potential in runoff simulation of the upper Manas River. …”
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Associations between ambient particulate matter exposure and the prevalence of arthritis: Findings from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. by Yuntian Ye, Kuizhi Ma, Aifeng Liu

“…However, owing to its cross-sectional design, the absence of subtype differentiation and reliance on self-reported diagnoses, these findings may be influenced by reverse causation and measurement error, and should therefore be interpreted with caution.…”
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Accelerometers can correctly count orthopaedic patients' early post‐operative steps while using walking aids by Spiros Tsamassiotis, Michael Schwarze, Philipp Gehring, Roman F. Karkosch, Lars‐René Tücking, Ann‐Kathrin Einfeldt, Eike Jakubowitz

“…The primary end point was the relative error (RE), defined as RE = (manual count − automated count)/manual count, of each wearable measurement compared to visual and video step counting, the gold standard. …”
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Cross-validation of methods for the quantitative determination of phenazepam and its active metabolite in human blood plasma at various extractions by A. I. Platova, I. I. Kuzmin, D. V. Ivaschenko, I. I. Miroshnichenko

“…Deming regression was also used to identify a systematic error between measurement results.Results and discussion. …”
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Application of the Double Approximation Method for Constructing Stiffness Matrices of Volumetric Finite Elements by P. P. Gaidzhurov, N. A. Saveleva

“…The main disadvantage of these elements lies in the “locking” effect when modulating bending deformations. Moreover, the error of the numerical solution increases drastically in the case when the structure, in comparison to conventional deformations, undergoes significant displacements as a rigid whole. …”
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Patterns of prescribing contact lenses in Limpopo province, South Africa by Raelyn M.R. Madiga, Rendani P. Netshirungulu, Machukudu A. Maponya, Elizabeth Moroka, Andani Mavhungu, Velibanti N. Sukati, Nonkazimulo Shabalala, Pheagane M.W. Nkoana

“…Patterns of CL prescribing are poorly reported globally, particularly in African countries irrespective of the high prevalence of uncorrected refractive error and corneal ectasia which can be corrected with CLs. …”
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Refractive and Visual Outcomes of Surgical Treatments for High Myopia by Robert Edward T. Ang, MD, Maria Rachelle Katrina C. Solis, MD, Maria Luisa Patricia C. Solis, MD, Emmerson M. Cruz, MD, Albert G. Dela Cruz, MD, Rosalie Mae M. Reyes, MD

“…An increase in spherical aberration (SA) and total higher-order aberration (HOA) was observed in LASIK (SA p=0.00; HOA p=0.00) and PRK (SA p=0.00; HOA p=0.00) but not in the ICL (SA p=0.11; HOA p=0.69) and Cachet (SA p=0.95; HOA p=0.25) groups. Conclusion: The four refractive treatment options were effective at reducing the myopic refractive error and achieving good uncorrected distance vision. …”
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Presenteeism In Case of A Disease Or Illness And Its Relationship With Anxiety And Depression Amongst Doctors In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan: A cross sectional st... by Chooni Lal, Tooba Adil, Javeria Arif Siddiqui, Humna Aamar, Syed Abdul Basit Naqvi, Ikran Abdi, Marium Hassan, Afrah Hassan, Tayyaba Ihsan, Fatima Wiquar

“…Applying the HADS scale, 36.3% (n=101) were identified as abnormal cases of anxiety and 43.5% (n=121) were reported to be abnormal cases of depression. Conclusion: Presenteeism may be commonplace in the medical field, but considering its association with anxiety and depression, it may lead to higher rates of job burnout, decreased productivity, and error. …”
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Results of Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment of Color Vision in Patients with Congenital Partial Atrophy of the Optic Nerve by S. I. Rychkova, V. G. Likhvantseva, R. I. Sandimirov

“…The method developed by us has sufficiently higher sensitivity and specificity in comparison with the classic Farnsworth-Mansell D-15 test.Conclusion. The method developed by us makes it possible to effectively carry out a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the state of color perception in patients with PAON.…”
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